Power Generation

For decades now, Sauer compressors have been operating reliably in power plants of all types throughout the world – whether they operate continuously or in start / stop mode. At the same time, the volume flows and pressure ranges are tailored to the specific needs of our customers. Sauer is always happy to take into account customers’ individual requirements and is able to cater for (virtually) any request.

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Our customers benefit from the following advantages:

State of the art compressors, control systems, compressed-air treatment systems and accessories

Optimum customer services starting with the initial enquiry and extending over the entire life of the product

Long operating life with guaranteed availability of replacement parts (minimum 25 years)

Turn-key solutions produced in accordance with customers’ specifications l Customer-specific documentation and calculations

Trouble-free operation, even under the most extreme conditions (130°F/55°C ambient temperature)

Individual, customer-oriented service concepts

Diesel-engine generators

Diesel-engine generators (also known as gen-sets) consist of a diesel engine and a generator. Given that they provide an independent means of generating electricity, they are a popular choice at production sites in remote areas or as emergency power supplies for major banks, hospitals, airports and even entire towns or cities. A number of countries and island states produce the majority of their electricity using diesel-engine generators.

Which Sauer product ranges are used?

Gas-turbine power plants, combined heat and power plants

In gas-turbine power plants, flammable gases are used to drive turbines. These turbines are in turn connected to generators which actually produce the electricity. In gas and steam combination power plants, the heat generated by the gas turbines is also used to produce steam for the steam turbines. Small gas power plants (so called combined heat and power plants) use an internal combustion engine instead of a turbine to drive the generator. These combined heat and power plants are frequently used in order to cover periods of peak demand within the electricity network.

Who are Sauer Compressors’ customers?

In steam power plants, the thermal energy contained in water vapor is used to power a steam turbine which in turn drives the generator. In the process, conventional fuels such as oil, natural gas, hard coal or brown coal are used to fire the steam boiler. In coal-fired power plants, coal is the only fuel used, whereas waste incineration facilities can also use treated waste in order to generate electricity.

Which Sauer product ranges are used?

Hydroelectric power plants and other hydroelectric facilities

In hydroelectric power plants, the mechanical energy of the water is converted into electrical current using turbines and generators connected to them. Given that the effective head varies, a distinction is made between low, medium and high-pressure power plants. Similarly, there are run-of-river plants as well as storage plants (including pumped-storage plants) depending on the way in which the available water is used.

What are Sauer Compressors used for?

Braking air for pneumatic brakes

Adjusting turbine blades and large valves (e. g. governor)

Blowing air (blowing out the water to eliminate the load during starting)

Which Sauer product ranges are used?

Nuclear power plants, atomic power plants

Although they belong to the group of steam power plants, nuclear power plants are mentioned here separately as they obtain the energy they need to heat steam through splitting atoms rather than through burning fossil fuels.